On this episode, we got to bring to light a lesser-known and important aspect of the OR—surgical smoke. Special guest, Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, joined us to break down the issue of surgical smoke, discussing the procedures with higher exposure to surgical smoke, the health risks of surgical smoke for nurses, advocating for a smoke-free OR, and more. 

We Discuss

• (0:00) An introduction to Vangie and her nursing background 
• (2:56) What is surgical smoke? 
• (4:41) High-risk procedures for surgical smoke 7:09
• (7:13) The health effects of surgical smoke on OR nurses
• (14:47) Protecting nurses from surgical smoke 20:05
• (20:06) Solutions to creating a smoke-free OR environment 26:24
• (28:02) Advocating for a smoke-free OR as a staff nurse 32:14
• (32:27) The future of care in the OR 

AboutVangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO

Vangie is an independent consultant, speaker, and trainer in the areas of lasers, surgical procedures, advanced technology, and nursing practice. She has lectured nationally and internationally for:

• AORN and AORN Chapters
• Advanced Technology Specialty Assembly
• American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery
• The International Laser Safety Conference
• Canadian Nurses Association
• American Trial Lawyers Association
• American Association Gynecological Laparoscopists
• MedSun CODA Conference, and
• Medical Societies and facilities.

Vangie is on the Board of Directors for Laser Institute of America, the chair for the National Certification on Lasers, a committee representative for the American National Standards Institute and serves on the Board of Directors for AORN National.

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

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About Ann

Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13 years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 4.5 years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

Connect with Ann on Instagram @annifer05

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